Internal Trade
Internal trade is the exchange of goods and services conducted inside a country’s borders. The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening internal trade within Canada. As an essential element of the Canadian economy, internal trade supports economic competitiveness by creating jobs, helping businesses expand, enhancing consumer choice, and increasing Canada’s overall economic growth.
Results
The Government of Canada has successfully removed or narrowed one third of its federal exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Learn more about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement that was signed by Canadian ministers and entered into force on July 1, 2017.
Federal Action Plan to Strengthen Internal Trade
Read an overview of the Federal Action Plan to Strengthen Internal Trade and its five core actions.
Barrier and Solution Submission Portal
Share the challenges you face when conducting internal trade and how best the Government of Canada can address them.
Federal investments to improve internal trade
Read up on past and present investments to address barriers and improve internal trade.
Timeline: Federal Leadership on Advancing Internal Trade 2017 – 2024
Read about the measures the Government of Canada has taken, since signing the CFTA, to enhance internal trade, make life affordable, strengthen our supply chains, and grow our economy.
Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub
Access pan-Canadian data and information on internal trade and labour mobility.
Results for Canadians
Learn more about actions the Government of Canada has taken to eliminate trade barriers within Canada.
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